Yukti 2010 Prelims

1. Business Quiz - Prelims

2. Business Quiz - Prelims Prelims
Ground Rules
Open to all participants
Two members per team
Total no of questions: 25
5 points for each question
5 teams will be selected for finals based on score
Reservation for B Schools
Inbuilt tie breakers
Quiz Master’s decision is final

3. Business Quiz - Prelimsuestion
Q 1
This business group was found by lawyer turned
locksmith . This group supplied 1.7 million ballot boxes
for independent India’s first general elections in a few
days in 1951 and produced the first animal fat – free
soap, in 1918.
Identify this business group.

4. Business Quiz - Prelimsuestion
Q 1
Answer

5. Business Quiz - Prelimsuestion
Q 2
Rohan Shravan and Rohit Rathi – Founders of
Hyderabad based start up Notion Ink, has come up with
a tablet PC that is positioned against Apple Inc’s much
hyped ipad. This tablet PC runs on Google’s Android
Version 2.1
What is the name of this tablet PC ?

6. Business Quiz - Prelimsuestion
Q 2
Answer
ADAM

7. Business Quiz - Prelimsuestion
Q 3
Parthasarathy Temple in Triplicance, Chennai
Dhandayuthapani Temple in Vadapalani, Chennai
Kapaleeswarar Temple in Mylapore , Chennai
These 3 temples were in the news recently. Why ?

8. Business Quiz - Prelimsuestion
Q 3
Answer
Applied for ISO 9000: 2008
(ISO 9001 : 2008 is a world class quality management systems for companies /
organizations which have an objective to improve customer satisfaction )

9. Business Quiz - Prelimsuestion
Q 4
Who owns “ Y Not Studios ” ?.
The person in question has strong links to Madurai.

10. Business Quiz - Prelimsuestion
Q 4
Answer
Dayanidhi Azhagiri
( Son of Mr. M.K. Azhagiri, Union
Minister for Chemicals and
Fertilizers)

11. Business Quiz - Prelimsuestion
Q 5
SRK had to dump the Kolkata Knight Riders - Lux Cozi
endorsement deal recently on "moral" grounds.
With which infamous murder case is this deal
associated with?

12. Business Quiz - Prelimsuestion
Q 5
Answer
Rizwanur Murder Case
(The prime accused Ashok Todi’s Family owns
Lux Cozi )

13. Business Quiz - Prelimsuestion
Q 6
Which famous Indian car brand (that got into
controversy recently) is marketed as Pixo in European
market by Nissan?

14. Question 6
Answer
Maruti A-Star

15. Question 7
This has got two fine dining restaurants – Mayur Mahal
and Rang Mahal. Guests can also enjoy the Rajah Club,
a bar lounge complete with game tables. Those looking
to pick up souvenirs can hop into Treasure Chest - the
gift shop.
What are we talking about ?

16. Question 7
Answer
Maharajas’ Express is being operated by Royale Indian Rail
Tours Ltd (RIRTL), a joint venture between a leading travel
agency and the Indian Railways Catering and Tourism
Corporation (IRCTC)

17. Question 8
Which company is considering to shift its registered
office to Jamnagar ?

18. Question 8
Answer
Reliance Industries

19. Question 9
Teen Patti - The recently released Amitabh & Ben
Kingsley movie was produced by one of the well known
business families in India.
Name them?

20. Question 9
Answer
The Hinduja Family
Produced by Ambika Hinduja

21. Question 10
“ Think Hatke ”
Whose tagline is this ?

22. Question 10
Answer

23. Question 11
In a record of sorts, this celebrity who started the
endorsement journey in 1993 with Cola for 17 Lakhs has
ended up with a plump 35 Crore deal recently.
Name the celebrity.

24. Question 11
Answer
Aamir Khan

25. Question 12
Identify this personality.

26. Question 12
Answer
R.Balki of Lowe
(Director of Cheeni Kum and Paa)

27. Question 13
Identify this company. This company has strong
connections with Madurai.

28. Question 13
Answer
Coats India (Madura Coats)

29. Question 14
Their logo is called as Muscle Man and was created by
legendary Ad maker Alyque Padamse.
Name the company.

30. Question 14
Answer

31. Question 15
Identify this famous company.

32. Question 15
Answer

33. Question 16
Ms. Turquotte was born in Hong Kong and Mattel
launched Barbie dolls modelled on her in India.
She is the latest one to join the endorsement
bandwagon for one of the famous soap brand.
How do we know her better ?

34. Question 16
Answer
Katrina Kaif
( Endorsing new Lux Purple
Lotus and Cream soap )

35. Question 17
INR : Indian Rupee
USD : US Dollars
HKD : Hong Kong Dollars
THB : Thai Baht
AED : ?

36. Question 17
Answer
AED : United Arab Emirates Dirham

37. Question 18
Name the bollywood celebrities who teamed up with
Videocon to bid for Pune IPL team.

38. Question 18
Answer
Saif Ali Khan
&
Kareena Kapoor

39. Question 19
Topeka, the capital city of US state of Kansas has
changed its name temporarily to a well known brand /
company. Topeka is test hub for a high-speed
broadband network being built by this company. Name
the company/brand.

40. Question 19
Answer
Google
(Kansas Capital would be known as Google - Test hub for a
high speed broadband network being built by Google )

41. Question 20
Survival International, a London-based NGO, has
appealed to James Cameron to lend his support in
fighting against X ( a well known company) from
setting up its Aluminum plant in Orissa. Survival has
appealed by trying to draw parallels between the super
hit movie Avatar and the condition of the Dongria
Kondh tribe in Orissa. Name the company X in the
center of this controversy.

42. Question 20
Answer
Vedanta Resources
(Sterlite Industries)

43. Question 21
Identify this non-commercial logo.

44. Question 21
Answer

45. Question 22
This is the cover page of the book
released by an inspiring
entrepreneur.
Identify the title of this book and
its author.

46. Question 22
Answer

47. Question 23
Karnataka and Maharashtra Govt have jointly applied for
GI (Geographical Indication ) tag for this product ,that
will ensure that there are not any copies of the native
product. This product is widely used during marriage
ceremonies and goes well with traditional costumes.
Which product is being referred here ?

48. Question 23
Answer
Kolhapuri Chappals

49. Question 24
Name the famous film distribution company associated
with “ My Name is Khan ”.

50. Question 24
Answer

51. Question 25
Identify this logo associated with entertainment industry.

52. Question 25
Answer
Balaji Telefilms

53. Produced by
Vivek Ramp
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